|  siccative 
 
 a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
 • Syn:
 desiccant, drying agent, drier
 • Derivationally related forms:
 dry (for: drier), desiccate (for: desiccant)
 • Hypernyms:
 chemical agent
 
 
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